Item - 2019.MM3.4
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on February 26, 2019 without amendments.
MM3.4 - Reviewing the Safety of Electrical Systems at Toronto Community Housing Corporation Properties - by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on February 26, 2019, adopted the following:
1. City Council request the President and Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Community Housing Corporation to convene an informational meeting with the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services to understand their current concerns regarding Toronto's aging apartment buildings and the specific factors that contributed to the recent electrical safety issues in St. James Town.
2. City Council request the President and Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Community Housing Corporation to:
a. undertake a review of the state of repairs and maintenance needed of the major electrical services in its multi-residential, high-rise portfolio and forward the report to the Planning and Housing Committee by the second quarter of 2019; and
b. specifically review the electrical and life safety systems of 200 Sherbourne Street, 241-247, 251, 257-259, and 263-285 Sherbourne Street and its properties in Moss Park for follow-up with the local Councillor to identify the specific projects where immediate investments can provide the greatest safety improvements.
Background Information (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, require that Motion MM3.4 be referred to the Planning and Housing Committee. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.